Conversation Lesson 12
 
 
 
 
Lesson 12 - What’s for Dinner?

Dialogs for everyday use. Short situational dialogs for students of English as a Foreign (EFL) or Second (ESL) Language.
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What’s for Dinner?

Mother: I wonder what we should have for dinner this evening?

Mona: Are you asking me?

Mother: Yes, I am. I really don’t feel much like cooking, but the family must eat.

Mona: Well, you know me. I can always eat pizza—or spaghetti.

Mother: So I’ve noticed. You’re putting on a little weight, aren’t you?

Mona: I know. Don’t remind me! I’m starting a new diet day after tomorrow.

Mother: It’s about time!
Conversation Notes
  • I wonder
  • I wish to know about
  • pizza
  • A spicy Italian dish made like a pie from bread dough and covered with cheese, tomato sauce, meat, spices, etc.
  • putting on a little weight
  • gaining weight
  • Don’t remind me
  • Don’t call it to my attention
  • It’s about time
  • It’s the right time (to begin)
Source: U.S. State Department
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